US EditionEgypt bans face veil in schools for upcoming academic year
- The Egyptian government has banned the wearing of the niqab in schools starting on September 30. The new dress code allows students to wear a hair cover that does not obscure their face, while prohibiting the use of models or illustrations that promote the hair cover unless approved by the relevant Directorate of Education.
- The Ministry of Education emphasizes the role of guardians in students' dress choices, with the decision to wear a hair cover remaining voluntary and free from external pressure. Schools will determine uniform colors in consultation with the Directorate of Education, and changes to school uniforms should be made every three years.
- National identity exams will cover Arabic language, national education, and religious education to ensure students receive a well-rounded education. The ban on face veils in Egyptian schools has sparked debate on social media, with critics calling it a "tyrannical" decision.
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Egypt ban on face veil in schools sparks debate
A ban on wearing the face veil in Egyptian schools announced by the government this week sparked debate on social media Tuesday with critics condemning it as “tyrannical”. The education ministry decision, announced in the state-run newspaper Akhbar al-Youm on Monday, applies to both state and independent schools. ALSO READ: Egypt clinic helps women reclaim bodies scarred by genital mutilation It bans the niqab, an all-encompassing black garment …
Egypt ban on face veil in schools sparks debate
CAIRO, Sept 12 — A ban on wearing the face veil in Egyptian schools announced by the government this week sparked debate on social media today with critics condemning it as “tyrannical”. The education ministry decision, announced in the state-run newspaper Akhbar al-Youm yesterday, applies to both state and independent schools. It bans the niqab, an all-encompassing black garment that leaves only the eyes visible and is worn by a small minority …
Egypt ban on face veil in schools sparks debate
A ban on wearing the face veil in Egyptian schools announced by the government this week sparked debate on social media Tuesday with critics condemning it as "tyrannical".The education ministry decision, announced in the state-run newspaper Akhbar al-Youm on Monday, applies to both state and independent schools.It bans the niqab, an all-encompassing black garment that...
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